Licensed Home
✓ Licensed
Dawn Dodson
, IN
· St Joseph County
,
, IN 46619
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Licensed Home
Active License
License Issued
Oct 1, 2024
Active Through
Sep 30, 2026
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
Dawn Dodson is a Licensed Home in IN, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of Infant-Twelve. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Saturday 6:00 AM-12:00 PM
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2024-08-05 |
The provider had an oscillating fan in the main front area that was on. The provider removed the fan during the inspection. | 2024-08-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(b) If fans or heaters are used, licensee shall provide models that are protected by safety devices which will not allow a childs fingers to come in contact with the blade or heating element |
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| Licensing 2023-10-18 |
The provider had children files that did not have field trip authorization | 2023-10-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-41(a) The licensee shall provide the parent or legal guardian with a written copy of the discipline policy of the child care home |
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| Licensing 2023-10-18 |
Prior to acceptance of children, the caregiver shall have the parent or legal guardian: complete and sign a release for emergency medical care for the child | 2023-10-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(a)(2) The provider had children files that did not have medical permission forms |
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| Licensing 2023-10-18 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs admission, the licensee shall receive a written statement from the childs parent or legal guardian signed by a physician or a certified nurse practitioner which states the following: That the child can participate in the child care homes activities | 2023-10-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-37(b)(1) The provider had children that did not have physicals |
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| Licensing 2023-10-18 |
Caregiver shall obtain written parental permission before taking a child away from the child care home for field trips or any other activities | 2023-10-18 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-40(a) The provider had children files that did not have field |
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| Licensing 2023-03-27 |
Licensee shall provide a two and one-half (2) pound or greater ABC multiple purpose fire extinguisher which shall be located on each floor of the building in which child care services are provided, including an additional extinguisher located in the kitchen area of the child care home | 2023-04-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-46(m) The provider did not have the needed fire extinguishers in the basement, kitchen and main area. |
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| Licensing 2023-03-27 |
If fans or heaters are used, licensee shall provide models that are protected by safety devices which will not allow a childs fingers to come in contact with the blade or heating element | 2023-04-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(b) The provider had a fan in one of the bedrooms that was removed during the inspection. |
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| Licensing 2023-03-27 |
At least one (1) direct child care provider shall be trained in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training annually and shall be on the premises at all times | 2023-04-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-33.5(d) The provider did not have current CPR/first aid |
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| Licensing 2023-03-27 |
Direct child care providers shall keep protective coverings over exposed electrical outlets | 2023-03-27 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(a) The provider did not have the outlets covered in the back room, lving room and dining area. |
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| Licensing 2023-03-27 |
Caregiver shall keep poisonous or hazardous materials that would harm children, including, but not limited to: cleaning supplies | 2023-04-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-48(c)(1) There were cleaning supplies, under the bathroom sink and kitchen sink |
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| Licensing 2023-03-27 |
The caregiver shall keep the phone numbers of the ambulance, police, fire department, poison control center, and nearest hospital by the telephone | 2023-04-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-44(e) The provider did not have a listing of the needed emergency numbers |
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| Licensing 2023-03-27 |
The licensee shall maintain the following documentation in the child care home for review by the COFC: Documentation of certification of a current first aid course, training in Universal Precautions, and annual CPR certification by direct child care providers | 2023-04-01 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-1.1-32(a)(5) The provider did not have current cpr.first aid/universal precautions |
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